Written question asked by Mike Gapes (Change UK - The Independent Group) on Wednesday, 26 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 2019. It was answered by Margot James (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

BBC: Broadcasting Programmes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with the BBC on proposals to reduce the availability of BBC 3 and BBC 4 television channels for people living outside the UK.

Answer

The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from government and the government cannot intervene in the BBC’s day-to-day operations, including distribution.

We understand that, where BBC channels are made available without the BBC’s permission outside of the UK, it will take appropriate action to close these services down.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 269602
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: BBC Broadcasting programmes Public service broadcasting
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

BBC: Broadcasting Programmes

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